157-year-old pardon still impacts today
Historical amnesty to confederates is often cited in discussions about pardons for political violence and democracy
Trump Xmas Eve: Kids call + online rant
After joining NORAD’s Santa tracking calls, the president used social media for yet another late-night tirade
Pope: "Welcome the stranger" like Jesus
In Christmas address, pontiff urged believers to embrace migrants, reject rhetoric rooted in fear and exclusion
The steep sacrifice of "Marty Supreme"
Timothée Chalamet and director Josh Safdie pursue greatness at all costs in their thrilling, meta new film
A Christmas classic, a perfect food film
"Christmas in Connecticut" is a screwball holiday comedy where food, farce and love mix with effortless charm
The overdose crisis is turning around
More people are around for the holidays because of treatment options. That success is at risk unless Congress acts
Reiner's killing and the "slayer rule"
Slayer rules come into play when someone who stands to inherit assets is found liable for murder
A holiday viewing guide for every taste
From "The Family Stone" to Christmas caped crusaders, we've got you covered
Judge: DHS playing politics with funds
A federal judge called recent funding cuts to Democratic states "arbitrary" and unconstitutional
Police drop investigation into Bob Vylan
UK authorities launched a probe into the act after they led an anti-IDF chant at Glastonbury earlier this year
Epstein may have had 10 "conspirators"
It is not clear what became of the investigation into some of the co-conspirators
Trump says "Humbug" to late-night hosts
The president threatened broadcast licenses in an early Christmas Eve post
It's Megyn Kelly vs. everybody
Kelly may be the biggest loser in the Erika Kirk-Candace Owens feud
Christmas can't escape our war fetish
The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas
The timeless gift of Scrooge
From the Muppets to "A Diva's Christmas Carol," the holiday spirit grants us the ability to hope for a better world
NCGOP plot to seize power from Democrats
GOP lawmakers have passed law after law stripping powers from Democratic governors
Thunberg arrested at Palestine protest
The arrest is in keeping with the UK's ban on the group
Canned "60 Minutes" story airs in Canada
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss claimed the story "wasn't ready" but it found its way online anyway
New trove of Epstein docs name Trump
The recent release of Epstein files are peppered with mentions of the president
The inside joke of Beatles Xmas singles
Released annually from 1963 to 1969, these collectible albums now feel like a holiday time capsule
Homemade holiday food gifts, done well
Simple, delicious and stress-free ways to make treats for everyone on your list
MAGA is showing cracks over religion
As Trump and Vance attack immigrants and proclaim religious liberty, some Christian denominations are uncomfortable
JD’s 2028 strategy: Be worse than Trump
Vance sees a future in people who call Hitler "a great leader"
Reinventing public health under Trump
California, New York and others are forming health alliances, marking an uncharted chapter in public health